b'into their work. StrongMinds has pi-lot programs scheduled this year with both Mercy Corps and Save the Chil- MILLBURN CO-OP dren,addressingtheneedsofbothNURSERY SCHOOLadult refugees and adolescents. 45 years of hands-on learning for curious mindsInJanuary2019,StrongMinds opened an office in Zambia. We had to find another country who we couldINTRODUCINGpartnerwith,saysMayberry.The Zambian Ministry of Health is opti-mistic,forward-leaning,andproac-tive. President [Edgar] Lungu of Zam-biavisitedthelocalnationalmental hospital and stood up in front of the press and said that mental health is a priority in this country. This is totally unheard of in Africa.StrongMinds also wants to use its modeltoaddressdepressioninado-lescentgirlsaswellastheoverone millionrefugeesthathavecometo UgandafromSouthSudanandthe Democratic Republic of Congo due to phia and the group convinced her towar and violence in those countries.drop prostitution. She ran for electionAnd heres one more vital statistic:PROGRESSIVE. PLAY-BASED.and is now a local council person.StrongMinds wants to treat two mil- PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTENWhileStrongMindshasalreadylion women with depression by 2025.Limited spots still available for Fall 2019accomplished a tremendous amount,WewanttowintheNobelPeaceMillburncoop.org(973) 379-2778MayberrybelievesthatacontinuousPrize in 2030 for having ended depres-focus on growth is the vital step. Wesion in Africa and for coming up with have the model set, but the big ques- an amazing solution, says Mayberry. tions are how do we scale this up andWe want to come up with the iPhone whoisgoingtodoit,heexplains.of depression.Wecantendthedepressionepi- To learn more about StrongMinds, demic itself. We have to find partnersvisit its website strongminds.org. to do it. Its about finding large inter- Donny Levit is a journalist, writer, and nationalNGOs[non-governmentalMaplewood resident. He is the author ofSouthOrange organizations] who will see the valueRock n Roll Lies, 10 Stories. Follow himCountry Day School of our model and integrate our modelon @donnyreports.Montessori Education Since 1964 PreschoolPre-R Rindergarten Full and Half Day Sessions Extended Day Hours Available School Year and Summer Camp SessionLargest Outdoor Play SpaceREGISTER NOW FOR CAMP! socds.com/programs973.762.6451 Visit seeds.comEmail learn@socds.com 461 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 Above left and right: The mother with twins and the woman next to Sean Mayberry are being treated by StrongMinds for depression.feature story /19'